UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Raphael the Storyteller
April 21, 2026; 12:30 – 1:50 PM
Raphael is one of the greatest and most influential storytellers of the Western tradition. At the heart of his achievements lies a revolutionary medium: paper. This presentation by Angelamaria Aceto (Ashmolean Museum) explores Raphael’s ingenuity in exploiting this remarkably malleable material to create visually compelling narratives.
Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library, Stony Brook University
Book Presentation: Amara Lakhous, The Fertility of Evil
April 23, 2026; 5 – 6:30 PM
Dr. Amara Lakhouse (Yale University) will present the English translation of his new book, The Fertility of Evil. Set in post-independence era Algeria marred by corruption, this dark, captivating novel unfolds in contrasting landscapes of dilapidated historic quarters and opulent new districts, revealing Algeria’s struggle against deceit and betrayal.
Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library, Stony Brook University
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News & Announcements
Welcome to Lori Repetti
Lori Repetti, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor of Linguistics, is the new Director of the Center for Italian Studies. We wish her a warm welcome! We also thank Andrea Fedi for his service as Interim Director, 2023-24, and Director, 2024-25.
Opportunities
Ca' Foscari Honors Scholarships
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the Ca' Foscari University has allocated a package of merit-based scholarships, called the Ca' Foscari Honours Scholarships, aimed at outstanding international students who intend to enroll in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programms (taught either in Italian or in English). Specifically, the offer includes:
- 8 scholarships for Bachelor’s students worth €10,000 per year for a duration of three years;
- 20 scholarships for Master’s students worth €10,000 per year for a duration of two years
All detailed information and the official call for applications, as well as an English description of the initiative, are available at the Ca' Foscari University site. The link to the page has also been included on the Ministry’s website: Scholarships offered by Universities – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.